Ganga Kutir Resort & Spa, West Bengal

Dining: Food is a celebration at Ganga Kutir - with gastronomic delights from around the world lovingly created with the best and freshest ingredients by gifted chefs. It provides for the perfect settings to cherish a variety of cuisines in the cozy dining hall with your loved ones. An elegant décor with a simplified ambiance defines the intimacy of the place. The homely setting lets you savor the delectable gourmet comprised of the best delicacies; and if you so desire, low-fat food, organic food or even simple "ghar ka khaana" is also available at your bidding. Needless to say, there is an eclectic collection of spirits to accompany you on your journey to gourmet heaven as you unwind to the accompaniment of soft and soul stirring music. The Bar, with its elegant dark-wood theme, luxurious furniture, stunningly illuminated by designer chandeliers, allows you to indulge in a fine selection of spirits in close proximity to the river.

Spa: An architectural jewel houses the Spa which offers a plethora of options for rejuvenating the mind and body against the calming background of the mighty Ganges. Specially trained therapists offer a plethora of treatment options from around the world to pamper you: Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, Swedish, Javanese, Thai, Reflexology, Stone Therapy and other exotica.

Special Events: The Conference Room is clad in wood and overlooks the pool and the river. Pivoting wooden panels let in natural light and the many hues of nature in all its splendor. Ganga Kutir offers all the infrastructure you require for conferences or meetings, with a very high level of personalized service. It goes without saying that a whole plethora of indulgence is available to revive the mind after demanding sessions of work.

Location: Ganga Kutir, Resort and Spa, is located in the pastoral hamlet of Raichak on Ganges, right beside the mighty river. It is just over 50 kms., about 90 minutes drive, from Kolkata.

Activities: Watch time pass by in tune with the endless ripples of the Ganga, sip a flute of champagne, immersed in the crystal waters of the pool, observe the nearby swirling river. Take a cruise on-board their silken vessel, Pari. A typically rare experience for urban hands is to milk the cow at the Goushala (Cow Farm). But don't worry - the milkman is always there to guide you. Become a farmer for a few minutes and learn organic farming in the kitchen garden. As you discover the lifestyle of the locale, you can request the resident Baul (a local musician) to deliver a live performance. The Spa offers a plethora of options for rejuvenating the mind and body. Rounding off the options for your holistic journey within, there is a "bhavana madua" or meditation center, standing in serene solitude at the very edge of the river.